Travis Kelce had a memorable evening at Taylor Swift’s London show, meeting Prince William and his kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte during the concert, speaking about the experience later on his podcast.
Short Summary:
- Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift met Prince William and his children backstage at her London concert.
- Both Jason and Travis discussed their impressions on their “New Heights” podcast.
- The royal kids, especially Princess Charlotte, left quite an impression on the Kelce brothers.
During Taylor Swift’s riveting London concert at Wembley Stadium, Travis Kelce had the unexpected delight of meeting British royalty. In one of the standout moments of the night, not only did Kelce join Swift on stage, but he also managed to snag an exclusive moment meeting Prince William and his two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, backstage.
On his “New Heights” podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Jason, Travis couldn’t hide his excitement as he recounted the regal encounter. “Dude, he was the coolest motherf–ker,” Travis exclaimed, referring to Prince William. He added, “I didn’t realize this because obviously we’re backstage meeting him because he was there with little George and Charlotte, and they were an absolute delight to meet.”
“Wasn’t sure if I was supposed to like bow to them, curtsy, just be an American idiot and shake their hand,” Travis humorously noted.
His brother Jason chimed in, revealing that they were given a brief primer on royal etiquette. “But they said that because we weren’t at like an official royal event, we didn’t need to bow or curtsy. If it would have been like an official meeting of royalty event, then it would have been that. But I did still address him as Your Royal Highness,” Jason explained.
The podcast quickly turned into a highlight reel of the evening, with both brothers commending Prince William’s parenting style. “I love it when parents ask their kids to be vocal,” Travis said, to which Jason responded, “They encourage them to lead in a conversation — absolutely.” Travis added, “If anyone’s doing it right, Prince William is doing it right.”
For Jason, Princess Charlotte left the strongest impression. “Prince William was fantastic, but the highlight was Princess Charlotte,” Jason gushed. “Prince George was great too. She was so f–king adorable.” He went on, “Maybe it’s because I have three girls now — she had fire to her, she was asking questions. That was the most electric part of the [royal encounter].”
The Kelce brothers also praised Taylor Swift’s remarkable stage presence and performance. Jason marveled at Swift’s stamina: “It was insanely impressive. Obviously, Taylor’s an amazing singer, songwriter, but then to be able to go out there and be a performer at that level. She was up there for like, three and a half hours, four hours?” Jason asked, as Travis confirmed she sang 45 songs.
Jason humorously noted, “Man, I’m tired of drinking these beers and Taylor’s still singing! This is amazing.” He also admitted to being emotional during a poignant moment when Swift handed a young fan the hat she wears while performing her song “22.” “I’ve never cried at a f—— concert, and I was literally tearing up watching this little girl’s entire … I’m going to tear up right now,” Jason admitted. “It was f—— so special.”
Jason added, “To be good in front of 90,000 people with just that, I think you have to be amazing. You have to have great songs and great lyrics, which she obviously has written and made. And then, to be able to perform those seamlessly on the spot, nothing else to hide it. That was the highlight of the evening for me.”
Another notable moment included Travis joining Swift on stage, dressed in a tux and top hat, during her performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” He mirrored Swift’s movements, adding a playful twist to the performance. This spectacle left fans in a frenzy, with Swift later sharing a heartfelt Instagram post: “Wembley Stadium round one was so surreal. Looking out into crowds of 90,000 fans each night and hearing that VOLUME… Those were some of the loudest crowds I’ve ever heard. Acoustic sections went OFF. … And I’m still cracking up/swooning over @killatrav’s Eras Tour debut 🥰.”
Both brothers reflected on how the concert experience transcended just the music. Jason mentioned, “You’re (with) 90,000 people, but for some reason, it feels like you’re in a bar just listening to somebody play on a piano.” His remark beautifully encapsulated the intimate atmosphere Swift creates, even in a stadium packed with tens of thousands of fans.
However, the night was not just about the concert. Jason also spoke about the unexpected and viral moments that emerged from their night, including his beer-carrying antics. “You can do anything with your teeth, people don’t know this,” he joked about carrying beer with his teeth, adding, “That’s how most animals actually utilize … they carry them in their mouths. So I’m just reverting back to my pre-opposable thumbs evolution characteristic.”
Summing up the royal encounter, Jason stated, “They were wonderful people, and that’s what it’s about. You know, obviously, they’re literally part of a monarchy, royalty. Hard to be a down to earth human being, I would assume. But came off that way completely.”
With such a memorable evening at Wembley, the excitement did not end there. Travis and Swift’s relationship has added a new layer of intrigue to her already electrifying performances. From sharing an official relationship selfie with Prince William on Instagram to bonding with other VIP guests, their chemistry has fans and media alike buzzing.
This concert not only marked Travis’ game-changing involvement in the Eras Tour but also showcased a captivating fusion of music, royalty, and playful guest appearances. It was a night that blurried the lines between the realms of sports and music, capped off with the charm of royal presence and Taylor Swift’s unrivaled artistry.